The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 4x2 (10 - 14) vs. Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 20,000

€ 30,300

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Qashqai 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost.
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
63.6
70.5
78.3
67
72.4
82.1
70.5 in
Width
72.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
63.6 in
Height
67 in
103.5
170.5
105.9
178.1
170.5 in
Length
178.1 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3708 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
849 lb
22.9 %

General
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
J10
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
115 hp
180 hp
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
117 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
117 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Performance
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Qashqai 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
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24.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
24.86 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
38 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
37 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
651 mi
Range
484 mi
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
651 mi
484 mi
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
117.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
145.8 kWh
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
117.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1252 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.8 cu ft